Intel Processor 300 vs NVIDIA DGX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Processor 300 and the NVIDIA DGX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B). Both processors have an average benchmark score of zero, and neither has any entries in the head-to-head comparison table. Consequently, there are no wins recorded for either part: winsA is 0 and winsB is 0.

The absence of benchmark data means that direct performance comparisons cannot be established from measurements. However, the recorded specifications provide a basis for analyzing how these processors differ in design intent and capability. The Intel Processor 300 occupies a low-power desktop segment, while the NVIDIA DGX Spark is a high-power mobile-grade processor with a substantially larger core configuration. These differences are structural and will shape performance in ways that can be inferred from the architecture, though not quantified by benchmark scores.

Without measured scores, the analysis relies on the specification fields. The Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads, whereas the NVIDIA DGX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads. The thread count equality on the NVIDIA part indicates no simultaneous multithreading, meaning each core handles a single thread. The Intel part, by contrast, uses 2 cores to support 4 threads, indicating hyper-threading style execution. The core count disparity is tenfold, which suggests that workloads that scale across many cores will favor the NVIDIA processor.

Clock speeds also differ. The Intel Processor 300 runs at a base clock of 3.90 GHz with no boost clock listed. The NVIDIA DGX Spark has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Intel part has a higher sustained base frequency, but the NVIDIA part can reach a higher peak frequency when boosting. For single-threaded bursts, the NVIDIA part may achieve higher peak performance, while the Intel part may sustain its higher base frequency across all cores.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads. The NVIDIA DGX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and no boost clock listed. The NVIDIA DGX Spark has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Processor 300 is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. The NVIDIA DGX Spark is fabricated on a 3 nm process by TSMC.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The Intel Processor 300 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The NVIDIA DGX Spark supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Processor 300 has a TDP of 46 watts. The NVIDIA DGX Spark has a TDP of 140 watts.

Q: Do either of them support ECC memory?

A: No. Both the Intel Processor 300 and the NVIDIA DGX Spark have ECC memory support listed as false.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in architecture. The Intel Processor 300 is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-S die, and uses a 10 nm process node from Intel. It is a desktop part that fits the Intel Socket 1700. The NVIDIA DGX Spark uses the GB10 codename, belongs to the Spark (GB10) generation, and is fabricated on a 3 nm process by TSMC. Its die size is 208 mm², compared to 163 mm² for the Intel part.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. The Intel Processor 300 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The NVIDIA DGX Spark has 128 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core cache values are larger on the NVIDIA part, which may benefit workloads that repeatedly access a working set that fits in the higher-level caches.

Memory architecture also differs. The Intel Processor 300 uses a dual-channel memory bus and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The NVIDIA DGX Spark uses a quad-channel bus with LPDDR5X memory and has a listed memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel part does not list a memory bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe support distinguishes the two. The Intel Processor 300 provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The NVIDIA DGX Spark lists PCIe as N/A. This indicates that the NVIDIA part does not expose standard PCIe lanes, which is consistent with its mobile market segment and integrated design.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Intel Processor 300 includes UHD Graphics 710. The NVIDIA DGX Spark integrates the GB20B "Blackwell" graphics solution. Both are integrated, but they belong to different graphics architectures and are not directly compared by benchmark data.

The market segments differ: the Intel Processor 300 is a desktop part, while the NVIDIA DGX Spark is classified as mobile. The production status for both is listed as Active. The Intel part has a release date of 2024-01-07, while the NVIDIA part has a release date of 2025-10-14.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the choice between these processors depends on the workload profile and platform requirements. The Intel Processor 300 offers a higher base clock of 3.90 GHz, a lower TDP of 46 watts, desktop socket compatibility with Intel Socket 1700, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. It is suited for desktop systems that need a modest core count with standard expansion capabilities and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

The NVIDIA DGX Spark offers a much larger core count of 20 cores and 20 threads, a higher boost clock of 4.00 GHz, a larger die size of 208 mm², a smaller 3 nm process node, and a quad-channel LPDDR5X memory interface with a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. Its TDP of 140 watts indicates a higher power envelope, consistent with a mobile part that carries more compute resources.

Neither processor has benchmark scores in the database, so the verdict cannot be expressed in measured performance terms. The data indicates that the Intel Processor 300 is a lower-power desktop chip with fewer cores, while the NVIDIA DGX Spark is a higher-power, high-core-count mobile processor with a more advanced process node and larger cache capacities. For workloads that rely on many parallel threads, the NVIDIA part has the structural advantage. For applications that favor higher base clocks and desktop PCIe expansion, the Intel part holds the advantage.

The percentile ranking for both processors is 50, meaning both sit at the median of all CPUs tracked in the database. This ranking is identical, but it should be interpreted with caution because the benchmark scores are zero for both, and the percentile may reflect the distribution of all parts rather than measured performance between these two.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the Intel Processor 300 and the NVIDIA DGX Spark:

• Manufacturer: Intel for the Intel Processor 300; Unknown for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Cores: 2 for the Intel Processor 300; 20 for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Threads: 4 for the Intel Processor 300; 20 for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Base clock: 3.90 GHz for the Intel Processor 300; 2.80 GHz for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Boost clock: None listed for the Intel Processor 300; 4.00 GHz for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• TDP: 46 watts for the Intel Processor 300; 140 watts for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel Processor 300; none listed for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Architecture: Raptor Lake for the Intel Processor 300; none listed for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Codename: Raptor Lake-S for the Intel Processor 300; GB10 for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Generation: Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) for the Intel Processor 300; Spark (GB10) for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Process node: 10 nm for the Intel Processor 300; 3 nm for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Foundry: Intel for the Intel Processor 300; TSMC for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Die size: 163 mm² for the Intel Processor 300; 208 mm² for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• L1 cache: 80 KB (per core) for the Intel Processor 300; 128 KB (per core) for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core) for the Intel Processor 300; 2 MB (per core) for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• L3 cache: 6 MB (shared) for the Intel Processor 300; 8 MB (shared) for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 for the Intel Processor 300; LPDDR5X for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Memory bus: Dual-channel for the Intel Processor 300; Quad-channel for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Memory bandwidth: None listed for the Intel Processor 300; 273.1 GB/s for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) for the Intel Processor 300; N/A for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 710 for the Intel Processor 300; GB20B "Blackwell" for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Market segment: Desktop for the Intel Processor 300; Mobile for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Release date: 2024-01-07 for the Intel Processor 300; 2025-10-14 for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.
• Launch MSRP: The Intel Processor 300 has a launch MSRP of $82. The NVIDIA DGX Spark has a launch MSRP of $3999.
• Part number: SRN3J for the Intel Processor 300; DSE1-275-A1 for the NVIDIA DGX Spark.

Fields that are the same include ECC memory support (false for both), multiplier unlock status (false for both), and production status (Active for both).